Airline Travel Updates for 2024: Airports / Airplanes

If you are flying in 2024, these travel updates will make your airplane and airport experience better. #travelupdates #traveltips

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00:00 Travel updates for 2024
:12 Flights to new cities
:51 Self-scan in airport security
2:52 Smaller personal item bag space
3:37 Small backpacks for 2024
6:07 Not show ID in 2024
7:20 Travel tips for 2024
8:22 International travel 2024
11:00 Passenger rights
11:28 Delayed flights
15:24 Reconfigured airplanes

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[neresq]

We have a guest bedroom that we use as our travel room: photos from travels on walls, souvenirs and mementos on shelves, etc. But, more importantly, we use it for pre-staging packing for our travels. Several dresser drawers are filled with pre-packed packing cubes of clothes for various types of trips and climates: one drawer for Caribbean/hot weather trips and another for Nordic/winter travel. Another drawer is filled with travel toiletries, all fully organized and ready to be put into their 3-1-1 bags and hanging organizers.

[marybethcully]

I am disabled…the TSA Cares program was an absolutely fabulous experience. I applied on line, got notice when they accepted it and a TSA person met me at the check in gate and helped me through all parts of security. We bypassed several long lines and she even helped me through the screening area. Huge!

[lornakay]

Consider getting global entry even if you are only considering visiting a foreign country in the next five years. Global entry includes TSA pre check and is only $22 more than TSA pre check. Both programs are good for 5 years. I think $22 is worth the cost even if I use it only once. Those custom lines can be long.

[carolynknierim]

I personally feel it's easier to have my ID and a paper boarding pass (yes, a paper boarding pass) in hand than to keep my phone out, in my hand, and unlocked through security and the boarding process. Easier to show and slip in a bag pocket after. And I travel a lot, and have tried many different scenarios.

[lisap]

Laurie, your travel tips are the best! I viewed many of your videos before my recent trip. I was nervous bc I hadn't flown in almost 20 years and was flying by myself. Without your tips, I would have been unorganized, unprepared and much more nervous. Thanks Laurie and I look forward to more great videos in 2024!

[lakegirl]

Aisle seat area ALWAYS smaller! If you are in an aisle seat, the under-seat area is smaller than the other two seats due to the Seat Frame. So if you love the aisle seat be prepared for a smaller area.

[Wheretonext]

My experience with liquids and security lines overall in the EU it’s always a mystery. Every time we travel we county hop and every airport is different. I just roll with it and go into the process with the mindset that I will have to do something different for that security line.

I was observed with being “prepared “ but it is impossible to do that when all the airports have their own way of doing things including in the US.

My best live hack is
Roll with it and be prepared to accommodate and don’t get ticked off at the agents that are just doing their job,
It’s nothing personal

Happy new year 🥳

[jenharvey]

My solution to 'put your crossbody bag in your other bag' is to wear, as my normal flight outfit, a Scottevest black vest and red hoodie jacket - between them, I get over 30 pockets and can pretty much fit a personal item's worth of stuff on my body, and it doesn't count as part of my carryon.

[liztomelden]

I noticed that too. I had to put my crossbody into my carry on luggage. Pulled it out as soon as we boarded. LOL

[ericaspears]

Global Entry is so forth it for my husband and I. We travel internationally about every 3 mos and the line for Global Entry was just 2 people ahead of us on Dec 15th. Also the TSA pre check is a great bonus when traveling in the US. Worth every penny!

[marjorieholler]

Thank you for your great tips. I actually also use them for domestic travel in our car! I admit I get a charge out of having one carryon bag, one personal bag and one crossbody bag. I can wheel my own bag to our room while my husband juggles several suitcases, a camera bag and a few miscellaneous brief cases for even the simplest of trips. I still have everything I need for any occasion on the trip. (I only read electronic books and magazines when we travel.) it is great to feel efficient and independent when you are 76!

[julieanncheshire]

I have organized between trips! I actually have an entire walk-in closet dedicated to luggage, travel clothes and travel supplies. :)

[donnabaardsen]

As always, terrific video and information, Laurie. I really welcome and appreciate being kept up-to-date.
Adding to something I posted awhile ago about traveling anywhere with prescription controlled substances: the last time I flew, TSA DID indeed double check me for that; on the way to my destination, and on the way home again. It cannot be stressed strongly enough, prescription pain meds (narcotics) MUST be kept in the bottle they're prescribed in. Not doing so is playing Russian Roulette.
Happy New Year to you and yours, and my fellow subs here 🎇🎊🎉

[cindyokubo]

Do your medications need to be in their original prescription bottles or can they be put in daily pill containers

[kimbenson]

global entry saved us from missing our flight in Atlanta-- International flights do not leave on time-- ours was 1:10 hours late in leaving Amsterdan. It took us 7-10 minutes to clear customs with global entry versus 1.5 - 2 hours through regular customs.. Delta had even sent me a voucher for a free hotel stay and a meal voucher because of the late arrival, but we didn't need them

[jlholm]

Global entry is worth it for me even if flying internationally once a year. It includes TSA pre check and makes getting through customs SO much easier and several major credit cards reimburse the cost, so it’s essentially free.

[debraharlow]

In my flying through Nashville and Chicago airports, there was live music: singer/songwriter, musicians! Enjoyed the treat between flights!

[sharone]

So fun to see you in the Brussels airport lounge!! I started using the Tom Bihn 3D organizer cube for my liquids (1 liter size, so it is slightly smaller than our one quart ziplock bags) and have successfully transited through Heathrow WITHOUT having to transfer my items to their flimsy little zip bags. I even had one officer tell me it was "perfect"😊

[cestjane]

I think Global Entry is worth it even if you fly internationally once a year. It’s worth the $20 to speed through lines (if you fly once a year), especially if you have connections. And you’re right re Denver. I fly there once a year and am so thankful I have the included TSA pre check.